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Cleaning Inside the Scanner

When scanned images have streaks or when scanned documents become dirty, clean inside the scanner.
Caution:
Do not press the glass surface inside the scanner with any force.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the glass surface inside the scanner, and do not use a hard or abrasive brush to clean it. A damaged glass surface can decrease the scan quality.
Never use alcohol, thinner, or corrosive solvent to clean the scanner. These chemicals can damage the scanner components and the case.
Be careful not to spill liquid into the scanner mechanism or electronic components. This could permanently damage the mechanism and circuitry.
Do not spray lubricants inside the scanner.

Opening the Scanner Cover

Turn off the scanner.
Remove all paper from the input tray.
Unplug the AC adapter from the scanner.
Pull the cover open lever and open the scanner cover.
After opening the scanner cover, see the following sections.
After cleaning finishes, close the input tray and output tray.

Cleaning the Glass Surface

Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
If the glass surface inside the scanner gets dirty, clean it with a soft dry lint-free cloth. If the glass surface is stained with grease or some other hard-to-remove material, use a small amount of glass cleaner with a soft cloth to remove it. Wipe off all remaining liquid.
Caution:
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the scanner glass.
Make sure that no dust builds up on the glass surface inside the scanner. Dust can cause abnormalities or lines in your scanned images.

Cleaning the Paper Path Rollers

Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
Wipe the rollers with a cloth dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out.
Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft dry cloth.
Make sure that the rollers are completely dry before using the scanner.

Cleaning the Separation Pad

Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
Wipe the separation pad downwards with a cloth dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out.
Caution:
Be careful the cloth not to be caught on pick spring.
Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft dry cloth.
Make sure that the separation pad is completely dry before using the scanner.

Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller

Open the scanner cover. See Opening the Scanner Cover for instructions.
Wipe the roller lightly with a cloth dampened with water and thoroughly wrung out.
Caution:
Be careful not to scratch or damage the roller.
Wipe off all remaining liquid with a soft dry cloth.
Make sure that the rollers are completely dry before using the scanner.